Lutador Rodizio & Sober Sports Bar
Reviews of Lutador Rodizio & Sober Sports Bar
from GoogleFirstly, kudos to the owners for bringing a different unique experience for those with halal dietary restrictions in Calgary! We went during their soft launch phase to try out their $45 3-course tasting menu. Appetizers: 1. Wings - grilled pineapple & sriracha sauce, chimicurri sauce: 3.8/5 The wings were very crispy and paired really good with the chimicurri sauces. I preferred the pairing of the chimicurri sauces over the pineapple one. (Maybe if the pineapple flavour is made more strongly, the sauce would pair better) Improvement: the wings were not salted very well, so I'd not have them on their own w/o the sauces. 2. Crazy Fries “Batata Maluca”: 4.5/5 The fries were definitely one of the highlights. Loved the drizzle over them, and honestly, we ended up dipping the fries using the chimichurri sauces that came with the wings. If you're trying out the mains we tried, I'd suggest trying another apps (too much fries for one day xD) Mains: 1. Churrasco Platter (lamb): 5/5 (must try!!!) One of the best foods I've liked in my time in Calgary. Lamb grilled meat with the chimichurri sauce is definitely the highlight of the course. My friend did the beef grilled meat, and that was also delectable! The salad was crunchy, fresh and tasted pretty good with the sauce. I mixed in the grilled pineapple with the salad which made it even better! Desserts: 1. Dulce Flan: 5/5 Can't go wrong with the Dulce Flan, I'm a big fan of these sweet treats. This was a nice ending to the heavy meal earlier. For $45, this was a JUSTIFIED dining experience. Can't wait to come back to Calgary and try their AYCE option in the future if they launch it.
Our group of 14 enjoyed the rodizio so much, each dish was more delicious than the next and the staff and owner were so friendly and attentive. The service was amazing they even rearranged the seating at our request to accommodate our large group. They were very attentive to special requests for allergies. Definitely will eat here again. Delicious, wonderful, fantastic!
10//5 starts honestly. Our waitress was amazing and sweet! The food was delicious. The vibes were amazing! Plenty of drink options :)
What an incredible dining experience! They have their tasting menu now and they will expand to full all you can eat soon. The pizzas were to die for! So thin and crispy with a soft inside. The drinks were also amazing. I had 3 drinks and loved them all. I loved how all the dishes incorporated amazing Brazilian flavours. Very unique concept for sure. The service was exceptional as well.
The meat (both beef and lamb) were amazing and juicy. The grilled pineapple and sriracha sauce was great with the crispy chicken wings. We loved the Brazilian sparrow and el présidente drinks the most!
Absolutely 5 stars! Excellent food, outstanding service, and top-quality meats. Everything was delicious, and the experience was fantastic from start to finish. Highly recommend Lutador Rodizio & Sober Sports Bar! We will definitely be back! 👏🥩
Honestly, a great experience from start to finish! The food was delicious, everything was fresh and full of flavour, and the service was excellent. The atmosphere was welcoming, and you can tell there’s a lot of care put into the experience. Definitely one of the spots in Calgary worth checking out. I’ll be coming back for sure!
Got to watch some nba and drink good refreshing non alcoholic cocktails. Would be back soon
Loved the atmosphere and the food was soo good
amazing good staff were amazing place was very cozy i’ve been trying to go sober for a while and everything tastes the exact same you never find anything like this in calgary ill 100 percent be coming here for the drinks and its already made my drinking issue so so so much better
We tried the AYCE this weekend. Totally worth the price especially if you have a big appetite. The cheese buns, pizza, wings, and waffle fries were our favs. Staff is super friendly and the drinks menu is insane! Looking forward to going back for the à la carte menu.
Wonderful experience at Lutador. Outstanding food, friendly staff, delicious drinks, great atmosphere, second-to-none location with excellent parking. My party of 4 had a great time. Looking forward to coming back soon and can’t wait for the patio to open in the spring
I was invited out by my brother in law. This place blew my expectations. Food was high quality, service was top notch. Will be back forsure. Thank you to all the staff.
Had high expectations but was extremely let down unfortunately. The food was just not good. Food tasted old and like it was reheated over and over again. The chicken was charred and undercooked at the same time. I don’t know how’s that possible. The lamb meat was overcooked and tasted off. Like it had gone bad. The food has a high price tag but is low quality. Would not go back.
Great food and lovely interior! Tables and decorations are nice, service is wonderful. The honey with herb wings are a personal favourite, and the Cheesesteak is DELICIOUS! The edible glitter in the drinks is a very nice touch. Looking forward to trying to Mango Pavê next time :)
About Lutador Rodizio & Sober Sports Bar
In Kensington at 14 Street and 5 Avenue NW, this halal Brazilian steakhouse has a fully alcohol-free bar and has opened for full rodizio, with all-you-can-eat sides, in a comfortable, intimate room.
What to order
The full rodizio is fabulous: the beef and lamb and the chicken thighs are all fantastic. The chicken wings make great appetizers, both the honey and herb wings and the crispy wings served with grilled pineapple and sriracha. The cheesesteak is a favourite, and the Brazilian pizza has a thin, crisp base. For dessert, the flan is the one to try, and the Mango Pavê is on the menu too.
Drinks
The drinks are non-alcoholic cocktails, and the Brazilian Sparrow and El Presidente are the ones diners name first. Some drinks come with edible glitter, which guests say is a nice touch.
What it is like
The room is comfortable and intimate, the decor is attractive, and the staff take their time explaining the menu. Servers are described as courteous and patient with groups deciding what to order. Parking is free and easy to find in Kensington, which is not always the case in the neighbourhood.
| Monday | 4:30–10 p.m. |
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| Tuesday | 4:30–10 p.m. |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 4:30–10 p.m. |
| Friday | 4:30–10 p.m. |
| Saturday | 4:30–10 p.m. |
| Sunday | 4:30–10 p.m. |